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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.96, 1,134.16 and 527.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.96, 1,134.16 and 527.17 is: 727.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.96 : 1,134.16 = 527.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.96/1,134.16 = 527.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.96x = 1,134.16 × 527.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.96x = 597,895.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,895.13/821.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.40

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